Further Product Tech VB (Night Shift)

Simmons Foods; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking workers for packing line roles on a poultry/food processing line. You will pack, weigh and style products by hand, inspect and grade for quality, and remove substandard items.

You will collaborate with teammates, support LEAN initiatives, and follow company policies to maintain line speed and product quality. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 55 pounds, and comfort working in a cold, wet, noisy environment.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and move between stations.
• Experience in poultry or food processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works on a moving conveyor belt and packs or styles product by hand.
• Performs multiple packing and weighing tasks.
• Inspects, grades and removes product not meeting standards.
• Participates in team activities and supports LEAN processes.
• Follows Simmons operating systems and safety policies.

Skills

Packing & weighing

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

LEAN familiarity

Job description

To learn, perform and rotate between the positions of packer, scaler, styler and grader and as needed to maintain line speeds on any given product at the designated rate for that product. * Requires Heavy Lifting*

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Works on a moving conveyor belt using both hands. Spreads or styles product by hand on the belt;


• Performs multiple types of packing and weighing.


• Pulls bones from product; inspects, grades and removes product that does not meet standards.


• Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.


• Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.


• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.


• Physical Activities: Must be able to move, push or pull up to 55 pounds from table to scales at waist level and bend, stoop, walk, stand and work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment for entire shift. This position involves repetitive motion and may include rotating through cold and hot areas of the plant.


• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Std waterproof gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, slip resistant footwear,


• Travel: N/A


• Technical Experience: N/A


• Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization


• Maximum Education: N/A


• Preferred Education: N/A


• Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.